TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
5th Sunday Service Project - Making College Care Cards: Sunday, November 30th. We have connections with the University of Minnesota and Hamline University student ministries, and we want to include your college students as well! If you have a college student in your life, please send their name and college mailing address to Annika at amcclintock@centennialumc.org by Wednesday Nov. 26.
All Church Advent Event - All ages welcome!: Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, in the Roseville Fellowship Hall. We'll enjoy hot chocolate, prepare Advent at Home kits, test your Advent & Christmas knowledge and hand out a few prizes. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with folks from both campuses and gear up for the Advent season.
All Church Advent Event - All ages welcome!: Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, in the Roseville Fellowship Hall. We'll enjoy hot chocolate, prepare Advent at Home kits, test your Advent & Christmas knowledge and hand out a few prizes. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with folks from both campuses and gear up for the Advent season.
Compassion
Equal Portions: Food, Fellowship, and Fun: Thursday, November 20th, 12pm-1:30pm, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (2136 Carter Ave). Enjoy a catered meal with your neighbors every third Thursday. This month, Dr. Sally Power will discuss marbling art and techniques. Lunch is planned to be Philly steak sandwiches, pasta salad, and chips. If you choose to have the catered meal the cost is $15. Please contact the St. Anthony Park Area Seniors office at 651-642-9052 to register.
Help an older adult thrive when you donate to Lights of Lyngblomsten: Bring light to an older adult this holiday season by donating to this annual giving campaign. Your gift supports a variety of services that help Lyngblomsten's residents and participants thrive, from chaplains and arts programming to The Gathering group respite and more. To learn more, visit www.lyngblomsten.org/Lights.
55+ Defensive Driving Class in Roseville: Monday, November 17th, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship hall. To register call 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294 or visit their website, www.DriverDisctountProgram.com
Compassion Team Collecting Hats and Mittens: We are working with the Hats and Mittens organization to provide kids with warm items this winter. You can help by dropping off hats and mittens (waterproof preferred) by the Christmas tree at the east entrance of the Roseville campus or in the decorated box in the SAP entryway from Nov 30 – Dec 14. Or send your donation to Centennial United Methodist Church with Hats and Mittens on the memo line by Dec 16. Contact: Sally McCarville 651-226-3871
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie | dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Help an older adult thrive when you donate to Lights of Lyngblomsten: Bring light to an older adult this holiday season by donating to this annual giving campaign. Your gift supports a variety of services that help Lyngblomsten's residents and participants thrive, from chaplains and arts programming to The Gathering group respite and more. To learn more, visit www.lyngblomsten.org/Lights.
55+ Defensive Driving Class in Roseville: Monday, November 17th, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship hall. To register call 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294 or visit their website, www.DriverDisctountProgram.com
Compassion Team Collecting Hats and Mittens: We are working with the Hats and Mittens organization to provide kids with warm items this winter. You can help by dropping off hats and mittens (waterproof preferred) by the Christmas tree at the east entrance of the Roseville campus or in the decorated box in the SAP entryway from Nov 30 – Dec 14. Or send your donation to Centennial United Methodist Church with Hats and Mittens on the memo line by Dec 16. Contact: Sally McCarville 651-226-3871
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie | dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Discipleship
Connectivity: Sunday’s, 10:30am, Roseville Campus Asbury 1 Room. We will be discussing the book by Jampolsky, Love is Letting Go of Fear led by Mary Stevens. Contact Marilyn & Max Delong | mdelong@umn.edu.
UWF - Christmas Brunch: Saturday, December 6th, 11:15am, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. This Program will be Classical & Holiday solo & duet music for piano & Guitar presented by Husband & wife team Gene Swanson & Mary Goetz who are frequent performers in the Twin Cities area. Gene’s performing background includes music ranging from Scandinavian Folk Song to Jazz Guitar to an all-originals rock band as well as solo Classical. He can be heard playing holiday favorites in the Mpls Skyway this season. Mary has performed with members of the MN Orchestra & MN Opera. They enjoy performing in collaboration with other artists. Rebekah Richards, a local independent piano teacher, with joining the performance.
United Women in Faith Books for a Buck: November 16th after worship in Linden Court at the Roseville Campus. All books are $1.00 and puzzles and games are $2.00. Proceeds benefit UWF's missions for women and children. Donations of books and puzzles are welcome and can be placed in the marked bin at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.
All Church Advent Event - All ages welcome!: Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, in the Roseville Fellowship Hall. We'll enjoy hot chocolate, prepare Advent at Home kits, test your Advent & Christmas knowledge and hand out a few prizes. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with folks from both campuses and gear up for the Advent season.
UWF - Christmas Brunch: Saturday, December 6th, 11:15am, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. This Program will be Classical & Holiday solo & duet music for piano & Guitar presented by Husband & wife team Gene Swanson & Mary Goetz who are frequent performers in the Twin Cities area. Gene’s performing background includes music ranging from Scandinavian Folk Song to Jazz Guitar to an all-originals rock band as well as solo Classical. He can be heard playing holiday favorites in the Mpls Skyway this season. Mary has performed with members of the MN Orchestra & MN Opera. They enjoy performing in collaboration with other artists. Rebekah Richards, a local independent piano teacher, with joining the performance.
United Women in Faith Books for a Buck: November 16th after worship in Linden Court at the Roseville Campus. All books are $1.00 and puzzles and games are $2.00. Proceeds benefit UWF's missions for women and children. Donations of books and puzzles are welcome and can be placed in the marked bin at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.
All Church Advent Event - All ages welcome!: Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, in the Roseville Fellowship Hall. We'll enjoy hot chocolate, prepare Advent at Home kits, test your Advent & Christmas knowledge and hand out a few prizes. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with folks from both campuses and gear up for the Advent season.
Bible Study at St. Anthony Park:
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus | Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus | Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com
Justice
Food Collection for Ralph Reeder: To support our neighbors this holiday season, we are collecting essential items for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Donations can be dropped off inside the main entrance at both locations. You can also give financial gifts by writing a Check to Centennial UMC and designating Ralph Reeder in the memo and we will distribute it to them.
Some examples of items to bring are...
Some examples of items to bring are...
- Kid Friendly Snacks - granola bars, crackers
- Baking Supplies - flour, sugar, oil
- Condiments - mayo, salsa, mustard
- Meals - mac & cheese cups, chili, peanut butter
- Breakfast Items - cereal, pancake mix, cereal bars
- Crackers - Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Ritz
- Beverages - juice, coffee, tea
- Hygiene - toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant
- Baby - diapers sizes 4-6, Pull-Ups, wipes
- Cleaning - laundry detergent, dish soap
Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com
Worship
Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am | Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Current Sermon Series - A Season of Gratitude: November 9th-23rd. As we move through this season of Thanksgiving, we’ll turn our hearts toward gratitude - not just as a feeling, but as a way of life. Each week we’ll explore how thankfulness deepens our relationship with God, with one another, and with ourselves.
Advent Decorating - St. Anthony Park Campus: Sunday, November 23rd, after worship. Join us to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent Season!
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
Advent Decorating - St. Anthony Park Campus: Sunday, November 23rd, after worship. Join us to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent Season!
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
ADvent events to put on your cALENDAR
COMMUNITY Info
Altar Flowers 2026 Sign Up - Roseville Campus: The sign up sheet for 2026 Altar Flowers at the Roseville Campus is now available! Instructions & payment details can be found at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.
Advent Ornament Display at SAP: The Fine Art Committee is organizing a display of Christmas ornaments at SAP again this year. Bring in an ornament that has a story you would like to share. Write the story on the card provided and place them in the basket. The Fine Arts Team will hang them before the start of Advent. When you come to Christmas Eve service, you can take your ornament home again. Thanks for sharing part of your Christmas traditions! Questions? Contact Tammy Nara tammynara18@gmail.com
Respectful Conversations Thank You!: Thank you to everyone who attended the Respectful Conversations event on Wednesday, November 5th. A special thanks to our kitchen volunteers and table facilitators for volunteering their time.
Advent Ornament Display at SAP: The Fine Art Committee is organizing a display of Christmas ornaments at SAP again this year. Bring in an ornament that has a story you would like to share. Write the story on the card provided and place them in the basket. The Fine Arts Team will hang them before the start of Advent. When you come to Christmas Eve service, you can take your ornament home again. Thanks for sharing part of your Christmas traditions! Questions? Contact Tammy Nara tammynara18@gmail.com
Respectful Conversations Thank You!: Thank you to everyone who attended the Respectful Conversations event on Wednesday, November 5th. A special thanks to our kitchen volunteers and table facilitators for volunteering their time.
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